The third-side, creative thinking of these children demonstrates the kind of thinking that all of us need, so that we can nurture a just, compassionate, sustainable world for all beings.

How can we secure sufficient food, shelter, transportation, livelihood, security, and the other basics that we need without throwing overboard other people, animals, or the earth?

Too often when we encounter challenges, we as a society reach for the quickest, least expensive response, which usually emphasizes an either/or lens and causes harm to someone/something.

It’s essential that we establish as our default problem-solving strategy a lens that seeks out creative solutions that do the most good and least harm and that respects and honors the needs and interests of all.

If you’re an educator, you can use our activities like Spaceship Earthand Sustainerto help your students explore ways of living that are sustainable for all.

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Marsha Rakestraw

Marsha is IHE's Director of E-learning, Education Resources, and Alumni Relations and part of the online course faculty.